Blood Flows in Pennsylvania Coal Mine Riot
A mine riot at Montour No 10 in Pittsburgh Coal Company territory leads to a woman’s death and four injured as drivers, officers, and workers clash. The United Mine Workers blame a company driver for driving into a crowd. company officials dispute the account. Rescue and police statements follow as the scene yields to investigation.
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Pennsylvania
Mushuver
Dee RA
Montour
Pittsburgh
United Mince Workers
Robert G Weedside
Imon Tagan
Costo Mers
Unmen
Warhir
Frank Fiora
George Tanke
Suse
Tinke
Why Not Protect Society A While Chicago Dec 8 1924
A Chicago report quotes Dr Charles I Aked of Los Angeles criticizing parole and pardon systems. He argues criminals go unpunished and urges abolition of parole while advocating harsher measures. He cites alleged moral decline and calls for stronger protections for society.
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Chicago
Jon
Charles I. Aked
Los Angeles
New Effort To Bring On Peace In Coal Talks
Washington reports a new push to resolve the coal crisis with president Lyndon Lodge proposing broader powers for his office and key departments to handle coal developments. Representative Griffin introduces a resolution to grant temporary executive control of mines and fuel distribution during emergencies. Pension continues its stalemate as talks reference Roosevelt’s 1904 seizure precedent. In Philadelphia, a secret powwow of business leaders and Pinchot aims to restart negotiations between anthracite operators and miners, with closed door sessions.
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Congress
Loodge
Commerce and Labor Departments
Griffin
New York
Judiciary Committee
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Gusertor Pinecot
Pennsylvani
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Wtech Ledas
Pinchot
Mareicharge
Henry Ford Snubs Press After Fiddler Visit in Detroit
In Detroit Henry Ford refused to see visiting fiddler Dee Dunham and his wife Mrs Dunham after they arrived by tram and train. The couple, greeted by Ford’s automobilized welcome, headed to Dearborn where Ford Estate sits, but the private invitation triggered broad media attention. Ford’s stance drew sharp comments from reporters and public figures about publicity of the event.
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Merit Dunham
Dunham
Henry Ford
Dearborn
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Foard
Fiddler
RoNig
Tid
Italy Ratifies U S Debt Pact and Morgan Loan
Rome reports the Italian senate ratified the wartime debt agreement with the United States and a $100,000,000 loan from Morgan. Finance minister Count Volpi called the moves the real end of the war for Italy, reflecting resolution of postwar funding.
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Italy
Itajan Senate
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Naniater
Washington
Ma Ferguson Refuses to Call Legislature
Governor Mariam A Ferguson announced she will not call a special session requested by Speaker Lee Shatterwhite and others. Speaker Satterwhite planned a session if Ferguson did not act by December 10. He travels to Washington as part of a Texas legislative delegation seeking repeal of the federal inheritance tax.
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Austin
Texas
Mariam, A. Ferguson
Lee Shatter
White
Satterwhite
Washington
Texus Legislatve
Thanks a Million Times Classified Ad
Selina reader praises the Real Estate classification service for hastening a home sale. A buyer was found after persistent efforts, and the advertiser invites others to call 491-492 to place an ad with an Ad-Taker at The Independent.
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Selena
Real Test of Day Act 15 to Come Shortly
Py Tech has made little progress toward prohibition enforcement. Lincoln Go Andrews will resign as assistant secretary to oversee enforcement, telling reporters at a New York dinner of the National Customs Service association he aims to build a complete enforcement organization within a month. He says success hinges on progress between the law and bootleggers.
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New York
Wee. S
Tech
Lincoln Go Andrews
Bratuh
National Customs Service Association
Ias
Law
Walsh Hag Bill to Enlarge Helena Postoffice
Senator Walsh introduced several Montana related measures in Washington Seeking $150,000 to enlarge the Helena postoffice $125,000 for a postoffice building aid site at Glasgow $250,000 to enlarge the federal building at Missoula $100,000 for works at Glendue $182,500 for land and a historical tablet at a Sioux battlefield site and $15,000 to build and furnish an office building for a cemetery bureau project.
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Walsh
Helena
Postoffice
Glasgowy
Missoula
Glendue
Renowil
Benteen
Us Fer Battlefield
National Cemeten
For Flies About in Clouds Senate Committee Proceedings
Washington Republicans convened a senate committee on assignments to determine Senator La Follette's status. The panel deadlocked over who would lead the Republican caucus with intense debate and closed doors. The meeting adjourned without a decision as supporters and critics sparred over the fate of the party’s leadership.
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Dee
Senate Committee On
laFollette
Wisconn
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Republicat Caer
Gold Flows in a Line Bearing Out Rhine Legend
Berlin reports professor Haber of the Walser Wilhelm Institution announced gold actually flows down the Rhine at about 430 pounds per year in the river waters. He says it is chemically possible to extract a high percentage of gold from mineral matter in the Rhine.
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Berlin
Richard Wagner
Rheingard
Rhine
Daughters of the Rhine
Haber
Chemnst
Walser Wilhelm Institution
Fraziers Now Believe Lopez Not Their Son
Aberdeen December report states Rev and Mrs Charles Frazier now accept their believed son Arthur Lopes is not theirs. They applied to Adjutant General W A Harle for government state war bonuses based on Arthur Frazier's death in World War I. The action followed his death and a prior unsuccessful effort to prove he was Mexican.
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Lopez
Aberdeen
Nebraska
Charles Frazier
Arthur Lopes
Arthu Frazier
W. A. Harle
Arthur Drazier
Wien
Tiazle
Santee, Nel
Rescue ordered for helpless vessel off coast near Portland
The steamer West Holbrook en route from Portland to the Far East has been ordered to help the drifting steamer West O'Rown, which has no rudder and has been adrift for days about 2,200 miles from Portland. The Wet Motrook will assist Bowey, which had failed to reach the stranded ship.
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Ore
Nee
West Holbrook
West O'Rown
Pacific
Bowey
CANAGA'S GRAND OLD MAN TAS PASSED ON
Ottawa report states Canada's Timber King and Ottawa's grand old man J T M Reoth died peacefully at home in Ottawa at age 98. Funeral planned for Thursday at 2:30 pm with attendance expected from government, the senate, and city officials. His granddaughter, wife of Thuce VI, is currently in Denmark.
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Canada
J TR Reoth
Senate
Wrances- von
Grimddanatiien
Thuce VI
Densnark
Denmark
Lover Has Lience Bride Taken in Englewood Warry
A garbled report notes a marriage news event in Englewood involving a couple tied to a recently issued license. The story mentions a person named Vern Saul and a Miss Dison and cites a magazine reference to Baker. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Saul
Altas
Westerdas
Taday
Englewood
Free Young Mother Shot Betrayer in New Haven Case
A young mother, Ruby Olympia Marcy, is at the center of a murder case in New Haven dating to February 26. Authorities allege she shot John Rage nano in retaliation. details of the motive and proceedings remain unclear amid local investigations.
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Dee
Ruby
Olympia Marcy
John Ragenano
New Haven
Allene
Bagnano
Farm Bureau Chief Addresses Poor Situation
Farm Bureau chief says the situation is poor and disappointing. He criticizes the current leadership and governance in agriculture policy, urging reforms and stronger support for farmers amid ongoing pressures in the sector. The remarks were made during a public statement today in Chicago.
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Farm Bureau
Message on Coolidge to Congress Detailed on Page Six
The Independ ent reports on President Coolidge’s message to Congress in detail, with coverage and analysis summarized on page six of this issue.
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Coolidge
Congress
the Independent
Meantime in Geneva Turkey faces Mesopotamia decision
The League of Nations accepted the work court's opinion on Mosul's future amid Turkish protests and the threat to leave Geneva. Turkey's ballot was counted showing Mesopotamia's fate leaning toward British control or Turkish claim. A mediation effort will follow, with World opinion expected to press for a definite settlement.
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Dec
Turkey
Meaut
League of Nations
Great Brita
Jrak
Mosul
Seileva
Neite
Yource
Vaghimi
Sune
U.S. Invited to International Arms Conference
Geneva reports the United States, Germany, and Russia joining a peace commission to organize a disarmament conference. New York notes the Duke of Anhalt visiting en route to the Pacific coast, described as a wealthy bachelor with no intention of marrying.
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Geneva
United States
Germany
Russia
Duke of
Anhalt
Paice Coast
Milly Rogers Count Seeks Separation Suit
Milly Rogers plans to file for separation from Count Ludwig Salin Hoogstrateten after he arrived with his mother in the United States. The couple’s divorce papers are being prepared, with service to be attempted through publication if necessary. The Count seeks custody of their infant son, while an alienation suit could follow, as the winter in Florida ends the couple’s European honeymoon.
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Othe Limited
Alithe Rogers
Coronel
Warner
Cam Rey
Hotrymoon
Europe
Florida
Intel
Count Sahn
Charlie Chaplin Bandit At Work In New York Police Sighting
A dapper man with a twirled mustache described as Charlie Chaplin bandit knocks on Harriet Buccola Bronx apartment and binds her, her mother in law, then robs them of 3000 dollars as she prepared to bank funds. Police seek the suspect tonight in New York.
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